Booksology The author swipes as a book sales vehicle on a dating app
Chloé Caldwell, author of the cult classic novel “Women” about “Lesbian Situation”, did not include the title of her book in the dating app profile for the purpose of selling the book, but it did not offer a potential match from I didn’t stop buying. After trying to separate her romantic life from her writing life and getting burned when her curious partner turns to Google, Caldwell decides to accept the opportunity to use her work as a screening tool. did. And it’s working! “The people I matched were going to know I was a writer anyway. Cutting it right saved me time. They quickly showed me if they were hanging or not. ”
To date, Caldwell knows at least 12 app-related sales, but it doesn’t count copies telling a friend that they sold in a dating app conversation. Is this a new marketing strategy for the author? She’ll be the first person to say no to you – Indie, woman Although only Caldwell of her books is included in her profile, in this economy you will receive your sales where you can get them.
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Genre and gender flexion Moby Dick
Alexis Hall, the author of “Jianrecare” who explained himself, will return in 2026 Heart of HellSF spin on Moby Dick Ishmael is a nameless trans woman called “a future of a rough space covered in neon.” I say it, this sounds like a shitty explosion. And what about the area of the hall? ! Many authors bounce back between genres, but few people do that well. Essentially, no one can shake from mainstream breakouts like boyfriend material to weird moby dick-in spaces.
The best new book of the week
Speaking of range, this week’s best new releases include several flavors of romance (just in time for Valentine’s Day), a new YA fantasy by Ibizoboy, and the latest memoirs of Ed Gargomez. My own pick of the week is a stone yard prayer by Charlottewood, a finalist at the Booker Awards in 2024, and while women think about their life, you can have your jam, don, and Don. I miss that.
